HAZARDOUS WASTE, RELEASES REPORTING'
EPA WILL USE THE INFORMATION TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
REPORTING REGULATION AND TO FOCUS MANAGEMENT ATTENTION ON
ACCIDENTAL RELEASES. CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION ON RELEASE
CAUSE AND PREVENTION IS INADEQUATE. FACILITIES, PREDOMINANTLY IN
THE CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, WILL NEED TO SUPPLY THE
INFORMATION WHENEVER THEY HAVE AN ACCIDENTAL RELEASE THAT MEETS THE
SPECIFIED TRIGGER CRITERIA.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.